Easiest Way to Move Logs with a Tractor

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3 жыл бұрын

Back in the woods again today in the heat as I show you the easiest way to move logs with a tractor that I've come across. If you're like me, you've got a lot of tight trails that limit how a log can be moved with a tractor. Although I'd like to be able to use my grapple or forks and pickup most logs to move it quickly, sometimes the tight trails prevent that. In this case, I use a 3 point hitch implement that creates a tow point for logs to be safely skidding out of the woods using some simple chain and hooks. Check out the extra bar and notches I added to the top of this 3 point implement to make it that much better so that if you're like me, you don't end up getting the extra length of chain wrapped up where it shouldn't be. Hope everyone is well and you're out enjoying yourselves doing whatever it is you do. Take care everyone!
Tractor shown in the video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST cab
3 Point Hitch Receiver Draw bar with Standard and 5th Wheel/Goose Neck Connections (as shown in video) Amazon (Canada)
www.amazon.ca/tirage-r%C3%A9c...
Drawbar hooks (similar to ones I use) Amazon
www.amazon.ca/Koch-Industries...

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@swimspud 4 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the demonstration. I have a lot of beetle kill to clean up and have been thinking of something like this, but seeing it in action gives me the confidence to approach the problem

@howardkettner Жыл бұрын

Love it. I learn something new and valuable every time I watch your channel.

@kenaskin1146 Жыл бұрын

Especially liked the extra chain slots, cab with right left entry/exit, rear view camera. Thanks.

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken

@pseudopetrus 3 жыл бұрын

I might try to fashion up a top bar chain holder, that was a very good idea. Thank you for sharing!

@curtthacker7395 2 жыл бұрын

Props to camera person. Balls getting those close ups as the chain tightens. I knew a fella that died, dang near lost his head to a chain that slipped loose. It’s rare on logs but does happen. Be safe y’all and stay productive

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

It likely was my tripod as I tend to film alone. Thanks for watching Curt. Sure can be tricky out there as you said

@tractortyme 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup I will have to copy until I can afford a forestry skidder. Thanks for your videos as always Sandy!

@RockhillfarmYT 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup

@nanomaine 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent skidder attachment, love the design. Thank you! Glad I found your channel, and definitely subscribed!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and thanks for the comment. Hope all is well with you. Take care!

@petertimpson9378 Жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy 7😅

@chriscox6598 3 жыл бұрын

Sandy, replace your logging chain standard hooks with logging chain choker hooks they work great for skidding logs

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Thanks Chris

@chriscox6598 3 жыл бұрын

Sawing with Sandy the hooks are available on Amazon. I have a few chains set up with the choker hooks on one end only that way I can hook chains together with the standard hook on the other end. I’m only using chains that’s 9 feet in length

@philmosley6373 3 жыл бұрын

Great unit to have and a lot cheaper than the winch that i have behind my tractor.like you i try to only skid in the winter,but you do what you have to do .keep the great content comming we all enjoy seeing what you are up to. all the best phil m

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

If I had a few extra bucks handy I sure would love to have a winch. My local dealer sells Tajfun winches and they are nice units. What type do you have?

@johnserrano9689 2 жыл бұрын

My 88' Deere 1050 with the original AG's on, about 800ish pounds off concrete blocks is what I use to drag full 100' white pines through my land (soft new England forest floor with some rocks here and there) she pulls em uphill and all no problem. Same size tractor as your Kubota there. But she's all steel everything so has more weight naturally, and my modified "carry-all" with a mid-height hook to snag my chains/cables/ropes to pull anything. Dam good video man👍 we have in my experience the best sized tractor for what we're in need of and where we are, big enough wheelbase while still maneuverable yet has enough raw horse power and weight to pull in anything we need to harvest. To date biggest I've needed to pull was a 140' white pine to my cobbled up landing, fully expected to cut it at least in half as she was massive but I couldn't believe it she pulled it,needed the locker a couple times but it was well within her capability.

@Pef273 2 жыл бұрын

I like the chain holder bar

@houndsmanone4563 2 жыл бұрын

Nice skidding action. Hope you got all the owned timber in before you had rain set in. I too lost some timber from hurricanes. Fortubately very few had to be cleared. I don't use my timber. I cut it and give to friends for outdoor firewood burning. Enjoyed a full-watch. 👍🏽🙂

@dougsmith548 3 жыл бұрын

Quite ingenious use of a chain or two.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug

@larrykluckoutdoors8227 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup on the tractor

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry. Hope all is well with you

@jerrybrown9597 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@Andrew_From_NB Жыл бұрын

Hey Sandy, good video of having fun with the DK! The more I watch your videos the more I’m sold on having a full cab on my tractor when that day comes :). All kinds of fun there an that is unfortunate that the tornado went through an left that all behind. I know I’m new to your channel and your catalog of videos, but I hope that all was well for you and your family afterwards and you were all safe back then when that event happened.. Anyways, thanks for showing this 3 point tool and that will be on my list to pick up someday before upgrading to the 3 point winch :). Cheers Sandy!

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that sincerity. Glad to have ya here on the channel. Everyone here is safe and sound.

@douglasthompson2740 3 жыл бұрын

Even a simple two wheel axle to slide under and chain in place while lifting with your three point will keep the log off the dirt. Rain just won't wash ground in dirt off the bark. Take a bit of time but you will save it in not dulling the band saw blade. Can't always wait til snow is on the ground and sometimes the grit comes up in the snow on a skid road. Just a thought easy enough to cobble together.

@backinthewoods2022 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your woods beautiful How do you like the cab tractor? Is it ever a pain getting in and out? Would you do it differently now?

@Shan.L 3 жыл бұрын

Always good!buddy!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video

@Shan.L 3 жыл бұрын

Sawing with Sandy welcome! Buddy

@josephpostma1787 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tow Mater.

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Joseph!

@outdoorswithlarryrobin 3 жыл бұрын

We use a Norwood Capstan rope winch, behind a Kubota MX5100, for the hard to get to trees👍🏼

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

That sure would come in handy

@johnlamson2255 3 жыл бұрын

I agree I have a dk50se and it’s awesome I sell railroad ties and a sawmill and is does all i ask and more. What do you do with all those logs?

@sondrahurst3075 2 жыл бұрын

by cj not sh... i love the chain holder...i'll bet you could sell them! maybe should patent them! really like your channel.. on the list for a 130

@aaroncasey5779 Жыл бұрын

That is nice 👍👌

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron

@Wheeping-Angel 2 жыл бұрын

i really love my fx85

@profdave2861 3 жыл бұрын

Great mods to that hitch! That Kioti has one feature I wish I had on my Kubota, which is the rear 3 point activation. I have to reach around the door into my cab to the lever to raise and lower it. I’m going to see if there’s a kit to add it!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can see how that would be a bit of a pain. I am happy with that level on the back. Makes it easy to hook up 3 pt implements

@mapleridgefarm1026 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sandy, what type/lenghts of chain are you using? Thx for posting cant wait to strart skidding.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I found some 20’ lengths of chain off a buy/sell site local to me

@tn65s Жыл бұрын

Sandy it's time for a winch. It will save you a ton of time when twitching out logs. You can build a logging arch very cheaply with a 12volt winch and some used steel. There are a lot of examples on the tube. Be safe!

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, thanks for watching this video. Since this video came out I got a winch. Check out those videos to see the setup. Think I’ve got a good one

@harrycraviotto2375 3 жыл бұрын

I put a 12k winchHarbor frt. 299 on my box scraper with small arch works great 👍

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s not a bad idea right there

@harrycraviotto2375 3 жыл бұрын

One less unit to worry about, thinking about adding a tool rack on there as well. Cheers have a great day!

@danberger4593 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, like the notches for the chains. Is there a reason why you don't skid with your drawbar? I've used mine for skidding, and I'd like to know if that's not a good idea.

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

I use the drawbar as well just depends where the hooks are at the time

@kevinbrewer2141 3 жыл бұрын

The chipper looks like it's going to be busy. I used slip hooks for my log pulling. I started doing it for unhooking and if the log binds up the chain gets tighter instead of slipping off.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re right about the slip hooks. I’m going to see if I can find some for my chains

@zachtheripper124 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the inside with of those 40 dollar hooks? Anyone know. Hoping it will be 2 inches as I have a 3/4 hole in gen y hitch and this would be perfect.

@wlsteffen 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have many wood ticks in the bush?

@amerritt261 2 жыл бұрын

You should snag a big water tank and pressure wash the logs when you get that elusive free time. I’ve been wondering what to do with the excess sawdust. How would it do for dumping on the trails?

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

Normally I spread the sawdust around on the trails. Think it works great!

@jllesley 3 жыл бұрын

I've used a lift pole for years to get the end off the ground. Makes for an easier pull. Got logging tongs a few years ago. Now, most of the time, I don't even have to get off the tractor to hook or unhook them.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Logging tings and a lift would do wonders for me. Maybe in the future I’ll see what i can find. Thanks for the idea

@dhache1195 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy ; I use a boom pole with a hydraulic cylinder as a top link which allows the load to be raised even more, or lowered, when I need it. Also below the horizontal bar of the boom pole I welded a 2 '' hitch receiver. As jllesley, I also do use logging/skidding tong at the end of the boom pole and with the hydraulic cylinder as top link, I can lower the tong and grab the trunk with ease than lift it and pull it out without leaving my seat. At the end of my chains (all 3/8, 70 gr), I have a triple kit; grab hook, retrieving rod and a 4'' diam. ring to use as a choker ;-) Cheers

@JMo268 Жыл бұрын

I'm nervous about using that top link as the anchor point above the axle because it could cause the tractor to tip back. You had any issues?

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

In hindsight I do think a lower hitch would be better in this case. Just for the reasons you mentioned

@tn65s Жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy As long the log dosen't out weigh the tractor you should be ok.

@billcoulter2666 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I noticed on. Your chains a length of steel rod to help get chain under and around the logs. Guess what I will be doing this weekend?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Bill. Was pretty simple add on with just a hammer and some round bar I had and sure makes it easier to choke logs or whatever else

@bibleinstories9110 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy Sandy, sorry for my lack of experience, could you explain exactly what you used for the stiff lead on the chain and how you attached it? Much Appreciation

@tn65s Жыл бұрын

Also need logger slip hooks, not grab hooks.

@SuperDJvuk1 9 ай бұрын

You have to buy Krpan tractor winch 😉💪🚜😁

@allthingsnature 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Any idea where I can get this in the US? I’m going to call Braber to check but my research has been challenging

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine off Amazon

@allthingsnature 2 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy Thank you for your response. I checked and it’s only on the Canadian Amazon and they won’t send it to the US. Can’t seem to find a comparable product elsewhere. Anyway, thanks.

@NordboDK 3 жыл бұрын

Need a mill pond so you can get the logs clean before milling

@philmosley6373 3 жыл бұрын

HI SANDY.THE TYPE OF WINCH IS FARMI. IT HAS 6000 LB OF PULL.THE UNIT IS ABOUT TEN YEARS OLD NOW AND HAVE HAD ZERO TROUBLE WITH IT. PHIL M

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I think I"ve seen those models. They sure are nice.

@tn65s Жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy And expensive.

@chrislavelle2 7 ай бұрын

Can you speak to the quality of that hitch? I want to buy the same one because I like the design but I noticed your draw bar bent. Any concerns with how heavy duty it is?

@sawingwithsandy 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t had any issues with it. The draw bar may appear bent in the video but in real life it isn’t bent

@chrislavelle2 7 ай бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy I see that now…good to know, thanks!

@MRyan-wu6kq 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t find that three point hitch anywhere on Amazon. Is it still available?

@benscoles5085 3 жыл бұрын

if amazon does not have it, try northerntool.com , they have one, not sure on price, but they have one. there is also one made by Norwood, a lot like the one Sandy has

@tn65s Жыл бұрын

Yes, at the local junk yard, in pieces. It's a kit welder not included.

@benscoles5085 3 жыл бұрын

Has the Lewis winch made this set up obsolete yet???

@raincoast9010 3 жыл бұрын

A log arch would be good to keep the logs out of the dirt.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point

@RossMadden 3 жыл бұрын

What length do you cut you logs before moving them?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Normally 8” longer than the finished lumber length I want

@williamrice1622 3 жыл бұрын

need a log skidder 4 the end and a way to lift front of log off the ground

@synapticaxon9303 3 жыл бұрын

How are your gloveless hands not creating a sticky mess in the cab? Asking for a friend. :)

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I pick up a hand full of leaves from time to time if the sap gets too bad on my hands

@07decker 3 жыл бұрын

looks like Tamarac? You must live in southern Ontario?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in central Ontario. Balsam fir and spruce mixture in that bunch

@07decker 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy I am in a little town called Dornoch, we just bought 100 acres here and it came with a pine plantation planted (badly) back in 1977 Got my hands full for sure, but lots of Amish here with saw mills. Like your channel, it popped up in my feed, likely because I posted my WC88 video on my face book page. Who knows anymore.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’ll have lots of lumber available with the plantation and sawmill folks nearby.

@2Ryled 3 жыл бұрын

107 USD

@JMP1649 2 жыл бұрын

Hope logs being pulled like this doesn't contact a stump or rock in the ground and flip the tractor over. Can happen very fast. Beware. Hook low as possible (drawbar) and try to keep hooked end of log elevated.

@sacha11666 4 ай бұрын

But the logs get dirty?!

@sawingwithsandy 4 ай бұрын

Only choice I had at the time

@knowhereman1 Жыл бұрын

I won't call it dragging logs ever again. It's skidding from now on. Are you concerned about dirty logs dulling your sawmill blades?

@VTKingdomsawing 3 жыл бұрын

I hope my wife doesn't watch, just spent 2500 on a winch

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah just keep it hidden

@user-uw9cu3gn4e 3 ай бұрын

That’s not skidding, That’s Dragging and it 😅covers them with mud: If you are sawing these logs lift them and skid them out will save your mill

@michaelboyle1983 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that with us. It's pretty cool. God bless you! Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, for the justification of your sin so you go to heaven instead of spending eternity in hell when you die?

@tlbfarm4473 Жыл бұрын

That's not the easiest way to move logs by a very large margin. Use a grapple.

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along for this video. Unfortunately for the wider logs a grapple isn't possible with the width of my trails. I am finding using a skidding winch now is very useful though